Auto Body Technician

**About CSN Collision Centre**

CSN Collision Centres safely repairs more than 200,000 vehicles a year helping Canadians get back on the road with the trust and comfort of knowing their vehicle has been returned to like new condition. Since 2002, CSN has grown to become the leader in collision repair with 230 collision repair Centres across Canada.

**CSN Ladner Auto Body is the leading auto body shop in Delta, BC. We have made a name for ourselves thanks to our first-class customer service, high-quality vehicle repairs, and fast turnaround times. Our number one goal is to get you back out on the road as quickly and safely as possible.**

**Position Summary**:
CSN Ladner is looking for an _Auto Body Technician_ to join our team. Our Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The Incumbent is detailed oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to shop owner.

**Primary Objectives of the Auto Body (Collision Repair) Technician**:

- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- Thoroughly examine collision damage (Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational) check that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist/ or related on the supplemental damage sheet.)
- **Performing structural and complete body repairs**: Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
- Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders.
- Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof
- Ability to file, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- **Restore vehicle to factory specification (**Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
- Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates.
- Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures.
- Able to work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.
- Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
- Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles
- Ability and willingness to follow standardized production processes.
- Be a great CSN ambassador.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications, Experience and other requirements**:

- Auto Body Repair experience - 3+ years required
- Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must) or in a registered apprenticeship program.
- Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable.
- Must have I car Welding certification (elaborate on this)
- Must Have Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair (elaborate on this)
- Carrying, Lifting - 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching)
- Valid Drivers license required
- Must have own tools, safety footwear. Up to date Compliance Training, such as AODA,WHMIS, Worker Health and safety Awareness and Workplace Violence and Harassment)and knowledge of Information Security PIPEDA

**On-the-Job Exposure to the following elements**:

- Fumes
- Dirt
- Chemicals/Toxins
- Hazards
- Heat/Cold
- Noise

**Benefits**

**What we offer**:
Benefits: Extended health, Dental and short term, long term disability.

**Schedule**:
8-hour shift, Monday to Friday (7:30 am - 4 pm)

Career Path: As CSN Ladner continues to grow, other career opportunities may become available.

**Disclaimer**: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and will evolve as CSN Ladner continues to grow

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Disclaimer**:CSN Collision Centres “CSN” does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal c